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Best regions in Bulgaria for vanlife — VanSky ranking

Compare regions by VanSky score and pick your direction

Comparison of 28 regions in Bulgaria by VanSky score — where it is most comfortable to travel by campervan today. Temperature, wind, solar output and coastal conditions.

Regions: 28 Updated: 31 May, 15:14 Open-Meteo

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Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Regions of Bulgaria

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Vidin
100
Blagoevgrad
98
Lovech
98
Montana Oblast
98
Pleven
98
Stara Zagora
98
Gabrovo
98
Veliko Tarnovo
98
Burgas
95
Dobrich
94
Plovdiv
94
Kardzhali
94
Pazardzhik
94
Vratsa
94
Sofia Oblast
91

VanSky Index

Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, storm, downpour
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated every 3h

Best regions now Best regions this week

  1. 1 Dobrich 94
  2. 2 Burgas 95
  3. 3 Blagoevgrad 98
  4. 4 Sofia Oblast 91
  5. 5 Lovech 98

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Smolyan 86
  2. 2 Ruse 86
  3. 3 Vidin 100
  4. 4 Silistra 89
  5. 5 Veliko Tarnovo 98

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Bulgaria for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Bulgaria?
Weather data for all cities in Bulgaria is updated every 3 hours from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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🇧🇬 Bulgaria — fuel prices

Updated: 30.05.2026

Diesel

$1.93 /l

€1.65 · £1.43/l

85 of 127

pricier than 66% of countries

Petrol

$1.77 /l

€1.52 · £1.31/l

85 of 126

pricier than 67% of countries

LPG

$0.91 /l

€0.78 · £0.68/l

16 of 46

cheaper than 67% of countries

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